Biographical Passages: Essays in Victorian and Modernist Biography : Honoring Mary M. Lago

Biographical Passages: Essays in Victorian and Modernist Biography was published in 2000 as a scholarly festschrift dedicated to Mary M. Lago. Lago was a distinguished professor of English at the University of Missouri and a noted scholar of Anglo-Indian literature, particularly recognized for her extensive work on the life and letters of E.M. Forster. The collection was edited by Joe Law and Linda K. Hughes to honor her contributions to biographical studies.

The volume gathers essays from various academics who explore the intersection of Victorian and Modernist biographical practices. The design and editorial direction reflect the rigorous, collaborative spirit of late 20th-century literary criticism, aiming to bridge the gap between traditional biographical methods and evolving modern interpretive frameworks. The work is widely regarded as a significant contribution to the study of how lives are documented and interpreted in literature.